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Royal Clipper

Royal Clipper — In Service, operated by Star Clippers.

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Star Clippers Published October 20, 2026
Royal Clipper
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Royal Clipper is a in service vessel (Five-masted full-rigged ship) in Star Clippers's fleet, delivered in 2000 and homeported at Mediterranean (seasonal). At 5,061 gross tons and 134 meters long, she carries around 227 guests at double occupancy with a crew of about 106, across 5 decks. She sails a 7-night Mediterranean, seasonal departures. The only five-masted full-rigged sailing ship in the world, with 42 sails.

From Wikipedia

Royal Clipper

Sail cruise ship, built 2000

Royal Clipper is a steel-hulled five-masted fully rigged tall ship used as a cruise ship. She was redesigned by Robert McFarlane of McFarlane ShipDesign, for Star Clippers Ltd. of Sweden, the same designer behind the cruise company's first two vessels Star Clipper and Star Flyer.

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Cruise Line
Star Clippers
Status
In Service
Year Launched
2000
Gross Tonnage
5061
Passenger Capacity
227
Crew Size
106
Length (Meters)
134
Ship Class
Five-masted full-rigged ship
Home Port
Mediterranean (seasonal)
Decks
5
Pools
3
Entertainment Venues
Tropical Bar, Piano Bar
Dining Venues
Dining Room
Sailing Day Options
7-night Mediterranean, seasonal departures
Press / Media Kit URL
https://www.star-clippers.com/press
Ship Highlight
The only five-masted full-rigged sailing ship in the world, with 42 sails.
Vibe
Adults-Only / Romantic
Cuisine
Seafood, French, Casual & Buffet
Onboard Activities
Spa & Wellness
Nightlife
Live Music, Quiet Evenings

Sample itinerary

7-Night Western Mediterranean

7 nights
  1. Day 1 Embarkation — Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy
  2. Day 2 Naples
  3. Day 3 Day at Sea
  4. Day 4 Messina
  5. Day 5 Day at Sea
  6. Day 6 Genoa
  7. Day 7 Day at Sea
  8. Day 8 Disembarkation — Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy

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